alum root 'Zipper'

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A slow-growing, clump-forming perennial, with leaves which form a mound 20cm high and which emerge orange in spring, becoming golden amber in summer, orange in autumn and golden amber in winter, and which are very ruffled so that the magenta-pink undersides are also visible, and white flowers in summer and autumn

Scientific classification

Species: alum root 'Zipper' (Heuchera 'Zipper')
Genus: Heuchera
Family: Saxifragaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of alum root 'Zipper'

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Quick identification of alum root 'Zipper'

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alum root 'Zipper' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required, but old leaves and flower stems may be removed to improve appearance

Propagation

Propagate by division in late summer or early autumn; propagation for resale is prohibited without a licence

Growing

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in sun, where it will colour more richly, or in partial shade or full shade, and mulch every year; the rootstock tends to push upwards, so every few years, in late summer or early autumn, divide and re-plant with only the crown above ground

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